1. Why is it better to have only 2 choices at each step instead of more? -So you don’t get confused.
2. What problems did you encounter in using the dichotomous key? Be specific and discuss fully. -They were tricky on the big names, we did not know the meanings of the words.
3. How did you resolve your problems in #2?- We asked the teacher what the word ment. The beginning of the word gave us some hints.
4. Do classification keys go from general to specific characteristics or from specific to general characteristics? Explain why. General to Specific because it starts out more simple. The different countries is more specific
5. What does the first and second part of the Latin name represent in the scientific name of the organism? The combination of two terms The first name is the genus of the organism, the second is the name of the specific animal.
6. Research Carolus Linnaeus and his contribution to modern classification. Carlous’s system ofclassification provided a firm basis formoderntaxonomy
7. What is a dichotomous key? (define)
It is a key where the sequence an a structer of deification steps is fixed by the author of the key.
8. What is binomial nomenclature? (define) classificationsystem in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name.
9. Briefly describe how classification has changed before and after Linnaeus. Research Aristotle...
10. List the order of classification groups from Kingdom down to species.
Life
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Protists
1.Daphnia
2.Heterotroph
3.Acidic swamps to freshwater such as lakes, ponds, and rivers. Daphnia is a members of the Order Cladocera, They are called Water Fleas.
4.Wikipedia.org, http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Daphnia.
1.Euglena
2.Autotroph
3.Found in nutrient rich freshwater, with a few marine species. Has a oval shaped structure. Reproduces by a process called mitosis
4http://www.answers.com/topic/euglena. Buzzle.com/articles/ Euglena-facts.html
HeatherS
HeatherC
CarriB
LakotaN
Candy Lab
Gummy Bear- Ursa gummies
Salt water taffy- Saltus Taffinia
Tootsie Roll- Tutus Rollus
Jaw Breakers- Mandibulus Crackus
Jolly Rancher- Joyous Rancheria
Hersey Kisses- Chocolatus Cyssan
Butterscotch- Ranunculus Scotchus
Lollipop- Moronus moronus
Peppermint- Mintus stipus
Starburst- Stellaria explodes
Fireball- Spherus Combustus
1. Why is it better to have only 2 choices at each step instead of more? -So you don’t get confused.
2. What problems did you encounter in using the dichotomous key? Be specific and discuss fully. -They were tricky on the big names, we did not know the meanings of the words.
3. How did you resolve your problems in #2?- We asked the teacher what the word ment. The beginning of the word gave us some hints.
4. Do classification keys go from general to specific characteristics or from specific to general characteristics? Explain why. General to Specific because it starts out more simple. The different countries is more specific
5. What does the first and second part of the Latin name represent in the scientific name of the organism? The combination of two terms The first name is the genus of the organism, the second is the name of the specific animal.
6. Research Carolus Linnaeus and his contribution to modern classification.
Carlous’s system of classification provided a firm basis for modern taxonomy
7. What is a dichotomous key? (define)
It is a key where the sequence an a structer of deification steps is fixed by the author of the key.
8. What is binomial nomenclature? (define)
classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name.
9. Briefly describe how classification has changed before and after Linnaeus. Research Aristotle...
10. List the order of classification groups from Kingdom down to species.
Life
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Protists
1.Daphnia
2.Heterotroph
3.Acidic swamps to freshwater such as lakes, ponds, and rivers. Daphnia is a members of the Order Cladocera, They are called Water Fleas.
4.Wikipedia.org, http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Daphnia.
1.Euglena
2.Autotroph
3.Found in nutrient rich freshwater, with a few marine species. Has a oval shaped structure. Reproduces by a process called mitosis
4http://www.answers.com/topic/euglena. Buzzle.com/articles/ Euglena-facts.html